Martini Cocktail
Classic · Gin · Coupe glass
From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Half a mixing-glass full fine ice, three dashes orange bitters, one-half jigger Tom gin, one-half jigger Italian vermouth, a piece lemon-peel. Mix, strain into cocktail-glass. Add a maraschino cherry, if desired by customer."
| Glass | Coupe glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 24.6% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900 |
Ingredients
- Orange Bitters3 dashes
- Old Tom Gin1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Lemon Peel1 piece
Method
- Add orange bitters, old tom gin, and sweet vermouth to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Double strain into chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with lemon peel